Associate Pastor (Youth & Young Adults)

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Bruce Martin, Lead pastor:  bruce@firstb.net

First Baptist Church, Lethbridge, Alberta, is looking for a person with a pastoral heart to provide leadership, discipleship, pastoral care - and a mission focus - to our youth and young adults (college and career).  This is a full-time position on a pastoral team.

Lethbridge is a university/college city of 80,000 in southern Alberta. 

First Baptist is a dynamic Christian community in the heart of the city, directly adjacent to two public and two Catholic secondary schools.  We also have close connections with IVCF on the University of Lethbridge campus. 

As a church, we believe God is on a mission; as His missional people we seek to be a Christ-centered community, who know Christ and make Him known.

We value intergenerational community, lifelong spiritual growth, personal and corporate worship and prayer, involvement in mission through evangelism and service, and being a welcoming community who care for and serve one another, our city, and our world. 

We will begin considering applicants in early April 2010.  Ideally the position will be filled by June 30, 2010.

Position Description

This position provides leadership to and coordination of the youth, college & career, and young adult ministries of First Baptist Church, Lethbridge:  Grade 6 through to young adults. This is a full time, salaried position.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Accountability:

This position is accountable to the membership and congregation of First Baptist Church, Lethbridge through the Council and Personnel Committee.  This position reports to and takes direction from the Lead Pastor.

Responsibilities:

1)      Oversees all aspects of youth ministries compatible with the core values, vision, and mission of the church.

         a)  Works with group leaders to develop, implement, and promote a dynamic and varied youth program, including:

                   • Sunday School activities,

                   • specific worship opportunities,

                   • midweek Bible studies,

                   • regular social activities,

                   • camps, retreats and other special events,

                   • annual summer mission trips, and

                   • other related/comparable activities.

b)     Provides and facilitates discipleship and visitation for youth and their families.

         c)   Provides encouragement and nurturing for youth and their leaders.

d)     Facilitates the development of leadership skills for youth and their leaders.

e)   Facilitates counseling for youth and their families, as necessary.

2)      Coordinates all aspects of  young adult ministries compatible with the core values,

         vision, and mission of the church.

3)      Works with other staff and related ministry groups of the church to develop:

         a)  Small group opportunities,

         b)  Seminars and/or workshops, and

         c)  Fellowship opportunities.

4)      Collaborates and liaises with:

         a) Students Alive Club at LCI (Lethbridge Collegiate Institute),

         b) IVCF at the university and college,

         c) Lethbridge Youth Ministerial,

d) CBWC Youth Network and Youth Director, and

e) Other community initiatives, as appropriate.

5)      Ensures compliance and adherence to church policies within their area of         responsibility, including liability and risk management.

6)      Other related responsibilities as assigned by Council.

Qualifications

·    Demonstrated interest and ability in youth/young adult ministry,

·    Desire to serve, disciple, and challenge youth,

·    Successful completion of relevant post-secondary training/education,

·    eligible for membership with First Baptist Church, Lethbridge,

·    theological conviction consistent with the church Statement of Faith,

·    willingness to minister  under the church constitution and bylaws,

Salary would be commensurate with qualifications and experience.